# Ro Khanna on The No Agenda Show

Ro Khanna comes up in 18 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2018 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 18
- **Episodes:** 17
- **Discussed:** April 2018 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Thomas Massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [Jeffrey Epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [Gas Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [House Oversight Committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Iraq War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [Justice Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), [Marjorie Taylor Greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [Ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

## Chapters 1–18 of 18

### Democratic Socialists of America, Anti-Imperialist Revolutionary Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Time:** 10:27–12:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/democratic-socialists-of-america-anti-imperialist-revolutionary-rhetoric.md

A video clip features members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) discussing their responsibility to dismantle the "American Empire" from within. The speakers advocate for a revolutionary struggle and the use of worker leverage to hit a "kill switch" on U.S. imperialism. The hosts describe the participants as pretentious and note the extreme gender fluidity and non-binary presentation of the group members.

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### NDAA Section 224 and US-Israel Military Integration

- **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Time:** 1:48:42–1:55:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/ndaa-section-224-and-us-israel-military-integration.md

Section 224 of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act proposes deep integration of U.S. and Israeli military technology, including AI, cyber defense, and data fusion. Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna are leading efforts to strip the provision, which critics argue moves military aid into less visible Pentagon procurement systems to avoid public oversight.

Keywords: [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), section 224, [thomas massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [ro khanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ro-khanna.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

### Ro Khanna Criticizes U.S. Foreign Policy and Pope's Warning

- **Episode:** [1861: Cone of Uncertainty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-19
- **Time:** 43:00–46:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty/chapter/ro-khanna-criticizes-u-s-foreign-policy-and-pope-s-warning.md

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna appeared on ABC to denounce the current administration's "escalate to de-escalate" strategy in the Middle East. Khanna cited warnings from Pope Francis regarding potential war crimes and highlighted the economic impact of the conflict, including rising gas prices. He argues that the U.S. has lost moral credibility while China gains influence in Iran.

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### Ro Khanna, Anti-War Coalition and Republican Foreign Policy

- **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-01
- **Time:** 1:07:37–1:14:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/ro-khanna-anti-war-coalition-and-republican-foreign-policy.md

Congressman Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie have teamed up to force a vote on a War Powers resolution, joined by other anti-interventionist Republicans like Rand Paul and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Khanna argues that the current military action is a betrayal of the MAGA base's desire to avoid new Middle East wars. The hosts mock the media's portrayal of Lindsey Graham as the primary face of Republican foreign policy.

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### Ro Khanna Demands Elite Accountability in Epstein Case

- **Episode:** [1839: Feces Thesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-01
- **Time:** 17:24–21:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis/chapter/ro-khanna-demands-elite-accountability-in-epstein-case.md

Congressman Ro Khanna appeared on Meet the Press to discuss the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files, alleging that the government is withholding half of the relevant documents. Khanna, alongside Representative Thomas Massie, is pushing for full transparency to ensure "elite accountability." He argues the files implicate wealthy tech leaders and politicians who associated with Epstein after his initial conviction.

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### Jeffrey Epstein Caribbean Estate, House Democrats Release Photos

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 2:11–9:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/jeffrey-epstein-caribbean-estate-house-democrats-release-photos.md

House Democrats on the Oversight Committee released over 150 images and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean estate, including a room featuring a dental chair and masks on the walls. Representative Ro Khanna discussed the upcoming release of the "Epstein files" mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump. Research indicates the dental chair was likely for Epstein's girlfriend, Karina Shuliak, who was a practicing dentist.

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### Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Release Petition, Ro Khanna Criticism

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 9:23–11:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/ghislaine-maxwell-prison-release-petition-ro-khanna-criticism.md

Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly planning to file a petition for release from her 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking. Representative Ro Khanna characterized the potential for leniency as a "slap in the face" to survivors. The House Oversight Committee remains divided over the selective release of documents and photos from the Epstein investigation.

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### Thomas Massie, Epstein File Discharge Petition

- **Episode:** [1817: Stunt Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1817-stunt-grenade.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-16
- **Time:** 1:25:29–1:30:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1817-stunt-grenade/chapter/thomas-massie-epstein-file-discharge-petition.md

Congressman Thomas Massie appeared on ABC News to discuss his successful discharge petition to force the release of the Epstein files. Massie expressed concern that Trump’s recent call for new investigations might be a "smoke screen" intended to prevent the public release of documents by keeping them tied up in active DOJ probes.

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### San Francisco Death Investigation, Tucker Carlson Conspiracy Claims

- **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-16
- **Time:** 26:53–34:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/san-francisco-death-investigation-tucker-carlson-conspiracy-claims.md

Tucker Carlson challenged Sam Altman on the San Francisco Police Department's refusal to investigate the death of an OpenAI whistleblower as a homicide. Carlson claimed he contacted Representative Ro Khanna to intervene after reviewing evidence of a struggle at the scene, including a mysterious wig and cut wires. Altman maintained that the authorities investigated the matter multiple times and found no foul play, accusing Carlson of disrespecting the deceased's family.

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### Congressional Petition, Jeffrey Epstein File Release

- **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-04
- **Time:** 1:37:07–1:41:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/congressional-petition-jeffrey-epstein-file-release.md

Congressmen Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna are leading a bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote on releasing all DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein. While House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed concerns about victim privacy, survivors and lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene are demanding full transparency regarding the estimated 1,000 victims.

Keywords: [thomas massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [ro khanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ro-khanna.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md)

### David Hogg DNC Primary Strategy and Ro Khanna Support

- **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-01
- **Time:** 30:42–35:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/david-hogg-dnc-primary-strategy-and-ro-khanna-support.md

DNC Vice Chair David Hogg is facing internal backlash for his plan to raise $20 million to challenge incumbent Democrats in safe seats during primary elections. Congressman Ro Khanna expressed support for Hogg's "new generation of leadership" approach, while James Carville accused Hogg of being a paid operative. Hogg maintains his role is voluntary, leading to speculation about potential outside funding from sources like George Soros.

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### Ro Khanna, Hamiltonian Industrial Policy and Tech Reprieve

- **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-13
- **Time:** 39:09–44:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/ro-khanna-hamiltonian-industrial-policy-and-tech-reprieve.md

Representative Ro Khanna discusses the need for a "Hamiltonian industrial policy" to bring advanced manufacturing back to the United States, criticizing the current haphazard tariff approach. Meanwhile, tech giants Apple and Nvidia have secured a temporary reprieve from new levies on smartphones and laptops. Reports indicate Apple chartered cargo planes to move 600 tons of iPhones from India to the U.S. just before the tariff deadlines.

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### Ro Khanna on Corporate Greed, Silicon Valley Dividends

- **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-22
- **Time:** 1:07:54–1:09:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/ro-khanna-on-corporate-greed-silicon-valley-dividends.md

Representative Ro Khanna's comments on corporate greed and stock buybacks are critiqued. Khanna argued that corporate tax cuts lead to dividends rather than community investment. Dvorak points out the irony of Khanna representing Silicon Valley, one of the wealthiest regions in the world, while claiming corporations have "hollowed out" communities.

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### Pharmacy Benefit Managers Grilled in Congress

- **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-25
- **Time:** 2:15:13–2:17:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/pharmacy-benefit-managers-grilled-in-congress.md

Executives from the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—CVS Caremark, Cigna Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth Optum—faced a bipartisan grilling in Congress. They are accused of inflating drug costs and squeezing independent pharmacies. Representative Ro Khanna cited a case of a child denied arthritis medication for six months due to PBM bureaucracy, while executives claimed they saved clients $64 billion.

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### Ro Khanna, Jamie Raskin on Progressive Strategy

- **Episode:** [1457: MAGATARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1457-magatard.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-05
- **Time:** 14:45–17:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1457-magatard/chapter/ro-khanna-jamie-raskin-on-progressive-strategy.md

Democratic Representatives Ro Khanna and Jamie Raskin are working to develop new strategies for the progressive wing of the party. According to an NPR report, they aim to reclaim patriotism and reject socialist labels to better connect with voters. The discussion notes that voters are currently more concerned with the price of gasoline than ideological purity.

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### George W. Bush Historical Revisionism, Show Sign-off

- **Episode:** [1251: Viewpoint Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-18
- **Time:** 3:18:17–3:24:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination/chapter/george-w-bush-historical-revisionism-show-sign-off.md

The show concludes with a critique of liberal historical revisionism regarding George W. Bush, as some Democrats seek his endorsement against Donald Trump. The hosts sign off with a final "value for value" reminder and a montage of media clips featuring Anderson Cooper and Joe Biden.

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### NDAA Amendment Stripping Funding for Iran Strikes

- **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-12
- **Time:** 13:51–15:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/ndaa-amendment-stripping-funding-for-iran-strikes.md

Congressman Ro Khanna highlighted that an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) intended to block funding for offensive strikes against Iran was stripped from the final bill. The White House reportedly intervened to remove the restriction two weeks before the Soleimani strike. This legislative move suggests the administration was clearing a path for military action.

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### Ro Khanna, Internet Bill of Rights

- **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-08
- **Time:** 1:09:19–1:12:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/ro-khanna-internet-bill-of-rights.md

Representative Ro Khanna is advocating for an "Internet Bill of Rights" to regulate how tech companies handle personal data. The proposed legislation includes the right to know, transfer, and delete personal information, similar to the EU's GDPR. Khanna also highlights the power of social media for political mobilization, citing the Parkland student activists as a positive example of the platform's influence.

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